South Sudan president fires head of electoral body months before first election

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir has announced the head of the electoral body was removed from the position just three months before the country’s first election…

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  • South Sudan President Salva Kiir has announced the head of the electoral body was removed from the position just three months before the country’s first election…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:42:35 UTC.

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